120
CC878
3. Secure the pinion gear in a bearing puller; then
remove the pinion bearing using a press. Account for
a collar and a bearing.
CC879
4. Remove any reusable parts from the gear case hous-
ing; then discard the housing and lock collar.
Assembling Pinion Gear
1. Install the bearing onto the pinion shaft. Install the
pinion shaft collar.
CC882
CC883
2. Place the pinion assembly in a bearing puller; then
install the bearing using a press.
CC884
3. Coat a new needle bearing and the bearing pocket of
a new gear case/differential housing with red Loctite
#271; then using a suitable driver, install the bearing
lightly seated against the bearing seats. Do not push
the bearing too far into the pocket.
GC044
4. Install the pinion gear assembly into the housing.
Using the 48 mm Internal Hex Socket, secure the
pinion gear assembly with the existing lock collar.
Tighten to 125 ft-lb.
NOTE: On a front differential, the lock collar has
right-hand threads. On a rear drive gear case, the
lock collar has left-hand threads or a snap-ring.
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